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Thursday 6 March 2025
Alibaba's DAMO Academy gears up to launch its first server-grade RISC-V CPU in March 2025
Alibaba's DAMO Academy has introduced its first server-grade RISC-V processor, the C930, designed for high-performance computing (HPC) applications. Announced at the XuanTie RISC-V...
Wednesday 5 March 2025
Tencent's AI Bot passes DeepSeek as China's favorite on iPhones
Tencent Holdings' Yuanbao AI chatbot passed DeepSeek to become the most downloaded iPhone app in China this week, highlighting the intensifying domestic competition.
Monday 24 February 2025
China's AI talent war: tech giants offer million-yuan salaries in fierce domestic battle
As AI rapidly advances, the demand for skilled professionals has surged in China, especially in generative AI, large models, data centers, and humanoid robots. Competition for talent...
Monday 24 February 2025
Huawei's Ren Zhengfei reassures Xi: China's chip concerns fade as self-reliance efforts surge
Chinese President Xi Jinping recently attended a "Private Enterprise Symposium," which saw participation from nearly all leading companies, including Alibaba founder Jack Ma. However,...
Friday 21 February 2025
Alibaba reports 8% revenue growth in 4Q24, commits to AI and cloud investments
Alibaba Group's financial report for the fourth quarter of 2024 reveals an 8% year-over-year revenue increase, driven by the year-end shopping season. The revenue totaled CNY280.2...
Friday 21 February 2025
Alibaba Cloud opens second data center in Thailand to boost Southeast Asian presence
Alibaba Cloud, the cloud computing arm of Alibaba Group, has inaugurated its second data center in Thailand, expanding its infrastructure to meet the rising demand for cloud services...
Friday 21 February 2025
Xiaomi holds back on DeepSeek while Chinese rivals embrace AI model
Alibaba Chairman Joseph Tsai recently confirmed a partnership with Apple to bring AI features to the Chinese version of the iPhone, drawing renewed focus on the AI smartphone race...
Thursday 20 February 2025
DeepSeek competition forces Baidu to reverse AI strategy
A recent summit for private entrepreneurs in Beijing, attended by tech leaders including Alibaba founder Jack Ma and Huawei founder Zhengfei Ren, has drawn attention to the notable...
Thursday 20 February 2025
Baidu's AI pivot tested as DeepSeek gains ground
Baidu's fourth-quarter revenue fell 2% to CNY34.1 billion (approx. US$4.68 billion) as China's search giant grapples with intensifying competition in artificial intelligence and a...
Tuesday 18 February 2025
Xi voices support for Jack Ma, China private sector chiefs
Chinese President Xi Jinping presided over a meeting with Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma and other prominent entrepreneurs on Monday, signaling Beijing's endorsement for a long-marginalized...
Tuesday 18 February 2025
Masayoshi Son's AI gambit: Arming the future with Stargate
Since 2025, the global tech landscape has remained dominated by two key forces—Donald Trump and artificial intelligence (AI). Masayoshi Son, CEO of SoftBank, appears to be strategically...
Monday 17 February 2025
Why Apple favors Alibaba over Baidu and DeepSeek
What factors did Apple consider when selecting a partner for Apple Intelligence, leading them to choose Alibaba? The recent server overloads experienced by DeepSeek highlight its...
Friday 14 February 2025
Alibaba CEO confirms Apple AI partnership for China
Apple has selected Alibaba Group's (Alibaba) Qwen model as its AI service provider for the Chinese market. Alibaba chairman Joseph Tsai confirmed this collaboration during the World...
Friday 14 February 2025
Alibaba won't solve all of Apple's China problems: Catherine Thorbecke
Apple Inc.'s China business kicked off the Year of the Snake inauspiciously.
Wednesday 12 February 2025
Apple reportedly drops DeepSeek, partners with Alibaba on China AI integration
Apple is partnering with Alibaba Group to introduce artificial intelligence features in China, strengthening its position in a crucial market where it has struggled to establish a...